Deep ruby color; blackberry, plum, vanilla, oak, mint on the nose; black fruits—blackberry, plum, black cherry, blackcurrant, dark olive, chocolate, mint, oak spice on the palate.
Dry; full body; fine-grain tannin; complex, concentrated. Decant to release the intense fruit. Moderate acidity helps keep powerful elements in line and smooth things out. Long finish with oak spices at the end, and there is coquettish blush of fruit sweetness at the very end. Very nice. Blend of 84% cabernet sauvignon, 12% cabernet franc, 4% petit verdot. 14.5% ABV
Marcelo Papa is the winemaker. He took charge of Casillero del Diablo in 1998 and the next year added Marques de Casa Concha, one of the best known and traditional brands of Chile. Concho y Toro lists this in their “Super Brands Portfolio.” Marques de Casa Concha is Concha y Toro’s flagship brand.
Concha y Toro, BTW, is Spanish for “shell and bull.” Their wines consistently are very drinkable values, and Chile—and Argentina on the other side of the Andes—are major contributors to the exquisite abundance of quality wines in the world today.
Concha y Toro headquarters in Santiago, Chile, and is one of the global leaders in wine. The original vineyard was founded by Don Melchor de Santiago Concha y Toro and his wife, Emiliana Subercaseux in 1883. The original grapes came from Bordeuax. The vineyard was incorporated as a stock company in 1923, with shares sold on the Santiago stock market.
In 1933, Concha y Toro began exporting wine through the port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands. In 1987, it partnered with U.S. importer Banfi Vintners, upgraded technology, and began its rise to a significant player on the world wine stage. In 1994, shares of Viña Concha began trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Heritage Fuente Alto 2020 is celebration of dark fruits and Concha y Toro history. Complex, racy, evolves to smooth and delicious after extended time with air. Decant. This is a serious, powerful blend. It may be too serious for the faint of palate, but it will be delight for those who savor savory dark reds. Pair with rich red meats, steaks, barbecue; lamb; tomato-heavy pastas; chicken dishes with assertive sauces; comfort foods, although those will be a bit under the pay grade for this wine. Cheese— hard, aged cheese; pecorino Tascano, taleggio, fontina, seasoned and spiced cheese. $50-65
